Description: A man of a pale complexion, he usually wears his black robe and has his quarterstaff always slung over his shoulder. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines silver.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Chem was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His first spouse was a Barber, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and doesn't want to be a blacksmith and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'11". She wears a blue top hat and blue clothes, and her gloved hand is found clutching a sword. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her top blue hat.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and balancing her hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She stands about 6'3" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born in the east. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his sword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vondal grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She tends to wear a large grey jacket, marred by beers. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and to be a spice merchant again

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is silver and curly. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the east to a Ruler, Ovak learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is brown and curly. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is content; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a blue tunic with white highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She is an amazing painter.

History: Carlin was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4 Acid flasks.

Description: He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. He carries with him a set of longbows, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has moderate length golden hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He works hard and plays hard.

History: The child of a Sailor, who enjoyed hunting, Amûg was taken on many hunting expeditions. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 10 pp.